Plume for Household Cavalry helmet : Field Marshal Lord Birdwood Accession Number: RELAWM15254.007

Description

Scarlet yak hair plume in gilded metal holder, with large gilt tudor rose boss at the top of the plume. To fit into socket on full dress Household Cavalry helmet RELAWM15254.006.

Contextual Description

Field Marshal Lord Birdwood of Anzac and Totnes. Worn in his position of 'Gold Stick', Colonel of the Blues, Royal Horse Guards, Household Cavalry.

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Accession Number
RELAWM15254.007
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Headdress
Physical Description
Material: Gilded metal
Material: Scarlet yak hair
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 450 mm x 200 mm x 90 mm
Date Made
c 1930
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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